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Latest postsFri, 09 Dec 2016 17:55:30 PSTFri, 09 Dec 2016 17:55:30 PSTen-usCopyright 2011 Beacon Publishing, IncNo disrespect allowedhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/no-disrespect-allowed/1602887?source=rss
Seems to me that the Beacon did not get the message yet that the president’s election is over.
While during the campaign you were entitled to freely express your antagonism toward one of the candidates, now you owe some respect to the Office of the President.
Your vignettes against Trump, besides being mendacious, shows profound disrespect toward the Office of the President: whether you like it or not, he will be ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/no-disrespect-allowed/1602887Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:40:23 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionDivided or not, Constitution still standshttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/divided-or-not-constitution-still-stands/1600435?source=rss
After the presidential election results were revealed, I was surprised to hear local acquaintances and friends say, “Wow, was I ever wrong about who America is and what it wants!"
Actually, based on the election results, America appears to be quite divided. All you have to do is look at the number of red states vs. blue states that decided the election across our great country.
For the most part, the population ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/divided-or-not-constitution-still-stands/1600435Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:52:59 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionConcerned about the futurehttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/concerned-about-the-future/1600431?source=rss
I am an 86-year-old male and am very concerned regarding our Social Security and Medicare. There are so many people here and abroad that depend on the two programs and that a lot of them would not be able to survive.
I will say that I was disappointed with the results of the elections and am very much concerned about the future, maybe not so much for me but for the children and grandchildren.
I do not wish the ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/concerned-about-the-future/1600431Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:52:10 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionLighthouse Festival gears up for 2017 | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/lighthouse-festival-gears-up-for-2017-letter/1598699?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
During its annual membership meeting on Nov. 16, the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Association voted in the 2017 board of directors.
Everyone is excited for the New Year that will bring a few new events and more fun.
We would like to once again thank the entire Mukilteo community for its support and participation with the 51st annual Lighthouse Festival and welcome you back for the 52nd.
The ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/lighthouse-festival-gears-up-for-2017-letter/1598699Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:47:54 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionMany protesters too young to vote | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/many-protesters-too-young-to-vote-letter/1598697?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
As an Independent who voted for both Republicans and Democrats, I agree it was a vicious campaign for president [“Post election: Liberals need to suck it up,” page 5, Nov. 16]. However, consider this:
Only one candidate has a racist, "alt-right" advocate as a close adviser, only one denigrated women on multiple occasions, only one made Latinos and Muslims fearful for their families, only one ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/many-protesters-too-young-to-vote-letter/1598697Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:47:01 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionWe need to empathize with the losing side | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/we-need-to-empathize-with-the-losing-side-letter/1598695?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
There is a segment of our society that lacks the ability to engage in constructive, critical thinking and to practice compassion and empathy toward one another.
A clear example of this is Chris Beard’s cynical letter to the editor [“Post election: Liberals need to suck it up,” page 5, Nov. 16] where he repeatedly demeans those who have been negatively affected by this year’s election season ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/we-need-to-empathize-with-the-losing-side-letter/1598695Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:44:43 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionWe won’t ‘suck it up’ post election | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/we-won-t-suck-it-up-post-election-letter/1598690?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
I am writing in response to the Nov. 16 letter "Post election” [page 5]. The writer suggests that liberals "suck it up" as a result of the recent election outcome.
Well, we will not suck it up.
We will not submit to the vile and dangerous element that now invades the White House. And we will continue to mourn the accelerated death of the planet, the death of our children's future, the death of ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/we-won-t-suck-it-up-post-election-letter/1598690Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:40:35 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionLetter’s attack attempts to intimidate | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/letter-s-attack-attempts-to-intimidate-letter/1598688?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
I was disappointed to read the personal attack on a letter writer by Ms. Falk, making the facile charge of "racism" over the writers' inquiry as to who would pay for and own the proposed Mukilteo mosque.
This is an attempt to intimidate and end a discussion that may be of some interest to readers [“We have a right to religious freedom,” Letters, page 5, Nov. 16].
Many would assume that a local ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/letter-s-attack-attempts-to-intimidate-letter/1598688Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:39:38 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionPost election: Liberals need to suck it up | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/post-election-liberals-need-to-suck-it-up-letter/1596148?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
What is it about liberalism today that causes its advocates to be so fragile?
We just emerged from an incredibly contentious presidential race with both major party candidates behaving most un-presidential.
Name calling, mud-slinging, lying and general buffoonery. Rather than discussing issues, the debates looked like a group of toddlers saying, “Nuh-uh, I had it first” and “I know you are, ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/post-election-liberals-need-to-suck-it-up-letter/1596148Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:20:47 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionWill Mukilteo connect to transit spine? | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/will-mukilteo-connect-to-transit-spine-letter/1596145?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
I’m going to be acute here as the most outspoken Paine Field transit advocate out there – I’m joyful ST3 passed. We will now see light rail to Paine Field and Everett Station.
As much as Mayor Jennifer Gregerson and others worked so hard to get ST3 passed for the true believers in public transportation, there is still a problem.
How will Mukilteo and the myriad of Paine Field destinations ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/will-mukilteo-connect-to-transit-spine-letter/1596145Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:19:45 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionAmerica needs good examples | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/america-needs-good-examples-letter/1596143?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
Congratulations to Mayor Jennifer Gregerson and the City Council for setting an excellent example of working together to pass Mukilteo’s budget [“Mukilteo sets a better example,” Mayor’s Message, page 4, Nov. 9].
At this time in our history, America needs such examples. There are bipartisan bills that are currently in Congress that can make a difference in our country and our world.
For ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/america-needs-good-examples-letter/1596143Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:18:53 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionWe have a right to religious freedom | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/we-have-a-right-to-religious-freedom-letter/1596142?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
I’m writing in response to a letter to the editor [“Questions remain about planned mosque,” Letters, page 4, Oct. 19].
Ms. Morrison’s letter appears to be another example of racism disguised as community concern.
She questions public safety, the identity of the planners and who funds the mosque. Have any Christian churches in our area ever been held to this type of scrutiny and distrust?
Her ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/we-have-a-right-to-religious-freedom-letter/1596142Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:17:46 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)OpinionBusiness fees go up without study | Letterhttp://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/business-fees-go-up-without-study-letter/1596139?source=rss
Editor, The Beacon:
Most city budgets are strained. Mukilteo’s is no exception.
Our mayor and City Council like to say our budget is balanced, but they mean the general fund. They never mention the deficits approaching $4 million in Mukilteo’s other funds for 2017.
Since March, a decision on business license fees was put on hold, as the council was waiting for information to adjust fees, which haven’t changed ...
http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/business-fees-go-up-without-study-letter/1596139Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:14:46 PSTmukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff)Opinion